Oceania/Polynesia creation myths

by Daphne Elliot

 
In the mythology of Oceanic peoples, Forever has always existed. So has Darkness, and so, too, the Sea.
Soaring over the endless sea, The Old Spider fond a giant clam and opened it and crawled inside. It was totally dark, and cramped inside but she found a snail, whom she asked to open the shell a bit so she could have more room.

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